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2 Week trip on Hawaii nearly free thanks to my cards points and cash back. Awesome

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One7
Valued Contributor
‎03-17-2015 09:17 AM
‎03-17-2015 09:17 AM

2 Week trip on Hawaii nearly free thanks to my cards points and cash back. Awesome

In Kaua'i, Hawaii right now for two weeks, I used my airline miles and the flights here and back were free thanks to that, the airports were relaxing thanks to my club access and my resort and everything else is basically paid for thanks to points and Cashback I've received through signup bonuses and accrued throughout the year. Credit cards are awesome.

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Anonymous
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‎03-17-2015 09:20 AM
‎03-17-2015 09:20 AM

Re: 2 Week trip on Hawaii nearly free thanks to my cards points and cash back. Awesome

@One7 wrote:

In Kaua'i, Hawaii right now for two weeks, I used my airline miles and the flights here and back were free thanks to that, the airports were relaxing thanks to my club access and my resort and everything else is basically paid for thanks to points and Cashback I've received through signup bonuses and accrued throughout the year. Credit cards are awesome.

Sounds like a great vacation ahead.  When you have time you should break down which cards you used and how you redeemed them.  This would help those that are interested in doing the same.

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One7
Valued Contributor
‎03-17-2015 09:25 AM
‎03-17-2015 09:25 AM

Re: 2 Week trip on Hawaii nearly free thanks to my cards points and cash back. Awesome

Definitely! I'll do that when I have some free time.

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BarryNTexas
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‎03-17-2015 09:25 AM
‎03-17-2015 09:25 AM

Re: 2 Week trip on Hawaii nearly free thanks to my cards points and cash back. Awesome

@One7 wrote:

In Kaua'i, Hawaii right now for two weeks, I used my airline miles and the flights here and back were free thanks to that, the airports were relaxing thanks to my club access and my resort and everything else is basically paid for thanks to points and Cashback I've received through signup bonuses and accrued throughout the year. Credit cards are awesome.

Congrats!   Love Kaua'i!   Best island for a relaxing vacation in my book!

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One7
Valued Contributor
‎03-17-2015 09:34 AM
‎03-17-2015 09:34 AM

Re: 2 Week trip on Hawaii nearly free thanks to my cards points and cash back. Awesome

Beautiful place! Took the helicopter tour and it blew me away

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longtimelurker
Epic Contributor
‎03-17-2015 09:37 AM
‎03-17-2015 09:37 AM

Re: 2 Week trip on Hawaii nearly free thanks to my cards points and cash back. Awesome

In Hawaii on vacation, and STIL logs into to MyFico!  A sad example of how addictive this can be!

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Open123
Super Contributor
‎03-17-2015 09:47 AM
‎03-17-2015 09:47 AM

Re: 2 Week trip on Hawaii nearly free thanks to my cards points and cash back. Awesome

Awesome!

 

Great to see that you're enjoying your points and rewards!

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ojefferyo
Valued Contributor
‎03-17-2015 10:16 AM
‎03-17-2015 10:16 AM

Re: 2 Week trip on Hawaii nearly free thanks to my cards points and cash back. Awesome

@longtimelurker wrote:

In Hawaii on vacation, and STIL logs into to MyFico!  A sad example of how addictive this can be!

It's like crack

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Anonymous
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‎03-17-2015 10:22 AM
‎03-17-2015 10:22 AM

Re: 2 Week trip on Hawaii nearly free thanks to my cards points and cash back. Awesome

That's amazing! Have a great trip! I would love to see the breakdown when you get back. Smiley Happy

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masscredit
Valued Contributor
‎03-17-2015 10:32 AM
‎03-17-2015 10:32 AM

Re: 2 Week trip on Hawaii nearly free thanks to my cards points and cash back. Awesome

I've been using miles that I racked up on my old AMEX SkyMiles for over 10 years. Can't remember the last time I payed for a flight. Enjoy your vacation! 

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